Description
Original slogan on the poster: ХАЙ БУДЕ МИРНИЙ КОЖЕН ДЕНЬ! 9.V.45 Literally English translation of the main: LET IT BE EVERY DAY PEACEFUL! 9.V.1945 POSTER ARTIST: MINENOK S.P. PRINT YEAR: 1987 SUBJECT: PEACE LANGUAGE: RUSSIAN PRINT RUN: 86.000 PUBLISHED BY: "POLITIZDAT UKRAINY", KIEV SIZE: IN: 24 x 36 ¼ = CM: 61 x 92 CONDITION: FLAT, GOOD Description & Historical Background — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — This vibrant Soviet poster was created in 1985 by Ukrainian artist Minenok S.P. to commemorate Victory Day on May 9, 1945 —the end of World War II in Europe. The central element of the design features a blossoming white flower and a radiant rainbow emerging from it, symbolizing hope, peace, and renewal in the wake of wartime devastation. The bold red inscription 9.V.45 refers to May 9th, 1945, the day Nazi Germany capitulated to the Soviet Union. The poster was issued in the Ukrainian SSR and reflects both local cultural aesthetics and a broader Soviet message of peace and remembrance. It is part of a period in the mid-1980s when Soviet poster design became more poetic and symbolic, emphasizing emotional resonance over ideological slogans. ✯ Style — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — This poster exemplifies lyrical socialist realism , with soft airbrushed gradients and harmonious composition. The natural imagery—blossoms, rainbow, and sky—express a hopeful postwar vision. Designed to evoke emotional optimism, it reflects a shift in 1980s Soviet graphic design toward more peaceful and symbolic themes, especially in commemorative works. ✯ Artist — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Minenok S.P. Biographical details on S.P. Minenok remain scarce, but he was an active artist in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic during the 1980s. His work often appeared on celebratory and environmental posters, marked by gentle color palettes and themes of peace, beauty, and social unity. ✯ Condition — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Very good vintage condition. Some minor creasing and light edge wear consistent with age. Colors remain strong and well-preserved. Please review the provided photos for exact condition details.
The poster arrived quickly, and was packaged well enough that nothing was damaged when a snowstorm partially buried the tube before I could retrieve it from my porch. Many thanks for the careful packaging! The colors are so vibrant.
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